Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Boston Post in Boston, Massachusetts

We have 4,454,244 pages in Massachusetts

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1918

Page

13

Red Sox Blank St Louis In Back-To-Back Wins

The Boston Red Sox defeated St Louis in both ends of a doubleheader, 7 0 in game one and 4 0 in game two, with pitching by Bush and Ruth and key hits by Mayer, Strunk and Barbare. A near confrontation between Hank Severeid and Schang earlier highlighted a tense day as Boston widened its lead for the pennant while Cleveland and New York sat idle.

Barrow Red Sox Browns Indians Yankees St. Louis Sox Jimmy Burke Hank Bush Boston Shean Barbara Babe Ruth Severard McInnis Connolly Sisler Tobin Scott Mayer Big Babe Ruth Hooper Wright Strunk Austin Gedeon Smith Nuflamaker Nanamaker Barbare Joe Dave Shean Demmitt Maisel Babe Barbaro Busa Shean Red St, Louis A. Hooper Whiteman Hean Schang Betunis Rogers Owens

Babe Ruth's Rally Halts by Rain in Sox-Browns Tilt

In a rain halted game Boston leads 2 0 as Babe Ruth doubles and drives in runs while Brown's defense bogs down with miscues. Severeid and Schang clash, both banished after a scare at home plate, and play is interrupted by darkness and heavy rain with Sisler, Tobin and Gedeon among the key figures.

Babe Boston Tobin Gedeon Rogers Austin Sisler Browns Shean McInnis Sox Schang Wallie Mayer Nanamaker Severeid Demmitt Connolly

Senators Rally Beats Indians in Baseball Clash

In a game between Washington and Cleveland, the Senators rallied to defeat the Indians. Chapman Johnston Speaker Wambsganss Sanss Shotton Foster Picinich scored. Roth doubled. Chapman and Picinich homered? No, two-base and three-base hits noted. Shanks Johnston stole bases. Harper Bagby Matteson combos used on the mound with Harper giving up six runs over six innings.

Harper Evans Bagby Washington Cleveland Chapman Johnston Speaker Wambs- Sanss Shotton Foster Picinich Judge Roth Shanks Wambsganss Matteson Cleveland Chapman A. Shotton Chapm'n Bpeaker Milan Wt. Schulte W'ganss Wood Pietnich C. Evans McBride Ss bGraney O'Neill aJohnson oFarmer

Ex-Boxing Official O'Neil On Trial For Draft Conspiracy

Frank S. O'Neil a former New York boxing commissioner is tried with two army lieutenants and a civilian on charges of conspiring to obstruct the draft law. Prosecutors say O'Neil acted as the brains of the plot and took money from men seeking exemptions by claiming influence with army officers. A client’s effort to recover funds drew the government into the case.

New York Frank Ss. O'Neil O'Neil O’neil

Cubs Beat Quakers In 21 Frames Pitchers Duel

Chicago defeated Philadelphia 2 to 1 in a 21 frame game. Watson and Tyler matched zeroes until the 21st inning when the Cubs pushed across the deciding run in a pitcher heavy duel.

CUBS Quakers Chicago Chicago Today Philadelphia Watson Tyler Po.a Adama Ler Burns aBarber bMcCa Zeider eNone Chicago Si

Pinch Hitters Drive Chicago Past Philadelphia in 21st Century

In a remarkable 21st inning, Chicago capitalized on Mitchells reserves as Barber and McCabe contributed decisive hits. Flack added his fifth of the game after a patient rally, with Hollocher errorless defense supporting Watson for a tense extra inning triumph.

Brooklyn Pittsburg Philadelphia Boston Mitchell Chicago Barber Zeider Watson Killifer McCabe Tyler Flack Hollocher Williams Stock Ludérus Phillies

Red Sox shine as boxing notes mix with wartime updates

Ed Barrows praises the Red Sox as unbeatable after recent battles. Tommie Thomas joins the navy after passing the army exam, while Billy Miske and Jack Dempsey fail to meet in New York. Jack Britton impresses against Eddie Shevlin, and Eddie Mahan joins the Marines. The old-timers outing is canceled as color calls interrupt plans. Jimmy Burke struggles with Sox travel. Babe Ruth continues his power at the plate. Bill Wellman faces a quieter period after boxing success in New York.

Billy Miske Jack Dempsey New York Billy Dempsey

Boxing Gossip From Roxbury A A Card Sparks Interest

Eddie Shevlin loses to Britton in a standout 145 pound match, proving Britton’s class when in top condition. Ted Kid Lewis dominates, while Shevlin’s grit remains untarnished. Frankie Britt and Willie Jackson set for next Armory A A clash, with Bobby Dyson returning soon. Fulton-Dempsey July 27 at Harrison, N J faces publicity risk. Garden boxing night delivers mixed results with a ring crash and referee incidents. Ray Cass to join Bath Maine as matchmaker for Princess A C tournament.

Britton Ted Kid Lewis Lewis

Giants Split Two With Cincinnati

The Giants and Reds split a doubleheader on July 17 with Cincinnati winning 2 1 in the first game and New York taking the second 4 1. Key players included burdens and Burns for Cincinnati and Groh and L Magee for New York as hits and errors shaped the two contests.

Cincinnati New York Schneider Perritt Po.a BIT Groh Burns L.magee Youngrf Roush Fletcher Chase Doyle Neales Zim’man Griffith Wilhoit Bi’burne Holkesib Wingo McCarty Somhenner Rariden Young St. Magee Blackburn Blackburne L. Magee A. AB A. Burns Seeeseel Causey Grob L. Mameee Keane Neale Fletcer Cele Bicking Néale Bburne Hoike

Questionable Baseball Career and Track Rivalry Mentions

The excerpt asks if Jimmy Collins played for the Athletics and says yes in 1908. It notes claims about Mixke vs Dempsey in New York and references Jimmy Austin in the New York American League during 1909 and 1910. It also asks to confirm the 1916 New York Evening Mail dead heat between Willir Kyronen and Hannes Kolehmainen with Kyronen winning by a fraction of a second.

Jimmy Collins Red Sox Athletics Mixke Jack Dempsey New York D. K Taunton Jimmy Austin New York American Willir Kyronen Hannes Kolehmainen New York Evening Mail Wey Kyronen Kolehmainen Nee

U S Will Furnish Club With Rifles

The Arlington Rifle Club plans rifle practice for area high school boys to compete with Boston schools. The government will supply rifles and ammunition using 1898 Krag rifles. The club is affiliated with the National Rifle Association and carries government sanction.

U. S Arlington Rifle Club Boston National Rifle Association

Milwaukee 5, Minneapolis 1 and St Paul 4 Kansas City 2 win notes

In a set of American Association results Milwaukee defeated Minneapolis 5 to 1 while St Paul beat Kansas City 4 to 2. The outcomes show Milwaukee and St Paul securing wins in the league standings.

Milwaukee Minneapolis St. Paul Kansas City

Holdbrassard Race Tonight At Revere Track

The Revere cycle track again hosts the four cornered Brassard race tonight after rain postponed it. The lineup features Wiley Madonna Berger and Corry with Berger replacing Suter. Manager Nat Butler plans additional sprint events before the motor paced race.

Revere Berger Suter Wiley Madonna Corry Nat Butler

Help Your Local Newsdealer With Your Trade

Newsdealers in New England face a government order making unsold copies non returnable and higher costs. Readers can help by buying extra items at the newsstand such as cigars fruit confectionery magazines or other goods to support their dealer and keep their paper available.

New England United States the Post

Brooks to Battle Adair in Com Mercial A C Feature

Brooks and Adair set for a 12 round headliner at the Commercial A C tomorrow night in Boston. The New Yorker Adair and local fighter Brooks are regarded as tough mixers in a small ring. Other bouts include Johnny Veto versus Sailor Jack Denley in eight rounds and Eddie Barcelli versus Kid Francis in eight rounds.

Barney Adair New York Terry Brooks Commercial A. C Adair Shaver O’brien Chelsea Mechanics Building Jack Denley Eddie Barcelli Quincy Kid Francis Lawrence Kid Lee Charlie Parker

Baseball League Schedule Mixed Matches for Weekend

The American League slate lists St Louis at Boston, Detroit at New York with two Chicago at Philadelphia and two Cleveland at Washington games. The National League card features Boston at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at Chicago, New York at St Louis, and Philadelphia at Pittsburgh.

P. R. H. Boston Sa Seereeeeeseessieees Cleveland Teeseeeweeeeees Loui Asensseessenesees O New York Feeeneeeseee Washington Stereseees Bostonhicago Feees Eer Eesenss ATS ST Loui Leteeseeeseseeeesess St. le Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati New York Hartford Worcester Providence Springfield New London Bridgeport New Haven Waterbury St. Louis Boston Detroit Cleveland Washington Brooklyn Pittsburg

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hendryx Tha Nunamaker Pither Bush Sott Sora Mayers Double Gosh Joe'bullet’ Bush Barbare Andolayer Joe Gush Bargare St. ‘Louis Muss Paul H. Shannon Sister Jimmie Eppery Louis If McInnis Geon N'maker Senators’ Rally Frank S. O’neil Hemingway Cravath Paskett Bancroft Luderus Balk ATHUR Ed Barrows Fred Thomas Tommie Thomas Army Navy Tommy Barrows Jack Britton Eddie Shevlin Ted Lewis Tom Burke United States Aviation Corps Eddie Farrell Harvard S Es B. J. Griffiths Georgetown Massachusetts Naval Aviation School Tech Bernie Wefers Griffiths Eddie Mahan Marines Eddie Leutenant Old Timers’ Outing Committee Brownies Jimmy Joe Benz Rodgers Bill Wellman Billy Will Roxbury Armory A. A Frankie Britt New Bedford Willie Jackson Bobby Dyson Dyson Harrison N. J Ray Cass Bath Princess A. C Cy Goodwin Giants American Association Brooks Eves Wilbur Ata Ziegfeld Jack Gardner Ietcaien Kucy Daly Esesegee' BS Majestic D. W. Griffith Henry Jewett Copley Filene's Jordan Scollay Square Olympia Bostc Gladys Taylor & G Co Shannon Banks Alf Grant Ete Girl Millard & Marlin U.S Copley Square Fairbanks Clara Kimb Kimball L Young Dorchester Castle “Donaia Emmy Weh Gold GLOBE Theda Bara ALL Star Features Frank Keenan Earle Williams Theodore Roberta Modern America Ovie Bal Boston Arena Motion Picture Exhibitors’ League OF America Arena Beach Clifton Crawford Mabel Ford Sisters Dora Claire Vincent & CO Elida Morris Joe Cook Four Holloways Stagpole & Spier Toretti & Bennett T. Roy Bessle Barnes & Crawford Frills” r—Co Syng Venu ANZ & LA Sall Douglas Flint Norma Talmadge Alice Joyce WE Moule Bowdoin SQ Douglas Fairbanks Chas. Ray Audeville Ordor's Bay Billy West Comedy & Vaude Cecilia THE Pink Roses Jack Pickford Cecilia OE Jack Oseiaaeee PSA Danse Tonite Thor Killarney Lexington Park Gerard Tremont Temple Iter Bic Germany St . Philip Edw. W. Dixon Sorumbega Liberty the Eternal Magdalene Newton West Danoeing Zoo Fenway Park Shuman
Search Courier

Search the Boston Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Boston Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication